Landschap met Hagar en de engel bij een ruïne Possibly 1776

This etching, titled "Landschap met Hagar en de engel bij een ruïne" by Richard Earlom, depicts a scene from the Bible story of Hagar and the angel. The work, dating back to possibly 1776, showcases Earlom's masterful technique in capturing the detail of a vast landscape, from the ruins in the foreground to the distant cityscape. The image features a group of people with livestock, highlighting the rural setting. The central figure, Hagar, kneels, her hands clasped in prayer, as a winged angel points towards a distant city. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its artistic significance and its place in the history of printmaking.